Rumor has it that the Studebaker Avanti was conceived on the back of a cocktail napkin in 1961. And rushed into production in 1962. Unfortunately, the company’s weak finances never gave the car a chance to succeed, and it… more»
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55K Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Think of all the new cars that were introduced in 1965: the Mustang, a completely new GM full-size line for all brands, new full-size Chrysler products, new big Fords, a new Corvair. It’s a long list. Therefore, it’s no… more»
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904 Mile Luxury: 1983 Buick Electra Park Avenue
Regardless of size, class, or cost, one aspect I wish hadn’t been nearly phased out of most automobiles is the availability of a two-door option in the model’s lineup. Not too many decades ago, most manufacturers seemed to place… more»
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Salvage Yard Save? 1979 Volvo 262C
To me, this is such a crying shame. While I’m a big fan of salvage yards and finding “gold” within them, you still never want to see an otherwise save-able car end up there. The Volvo 262C is an… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
Looking beyond the front-end damage on this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7, I’m envisioning what was once a truly beautiful pony car, likely somebody’s pride and joy before the inconceivable happened. Whatever took place remains a mystery, as the seller… more»
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42K-Mile Barn Find: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
How’s this for a barn find? This dusty 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS can be found posted here on craigslist in the Spokane, Washington area, and they’re asking $21,500. I always wonder what the extra $500 is for, negotiation? It’ll… more»
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Older Restoration: 1959 Ford Thunderbird
The “Square Bird” was launched in 1958, a Ford Thunderbird with seating for four adults. Before that (1955-57), it had been a two-passenger personal luxury car. Ford gambled that a 4-seater would sell better, and they were right –… more»
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Ooh La La! 1984 Pontiac Parisienne
Those familiar with the French-sounding Parisienne automobile will likely associate the name with a Canadian-built and sold Pontiac sold with Chevrolet hardware. But from 1983 to 1986, it would be sold in the U.S. as a replacement for the… more»
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60K Miles: 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
General Motors’ luxury-coupe triumvirate of the Buick Riviera, Cadillac Eldorado, and Oldsmobile Toronado was arguably, in terms of sales, styling, and market appeal, at its apex from 1979-85. While most of us love the 1960s examples of all those… more»
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Solid SportsRoof Project: 1973 Ford Torino
Except for the early higher-performance models, such as the R-Code (or Q, J, or C, for that matter), one Ford vehicle that seems to have stayed relatively affordable in today’s market is the Torino. Some of the two-door models… more»
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Low Miles! 1995 Lincoln Town Car Executive Edition
There’s luxury, and then there’s Luxury. While the Executive Edition was the base model in the Town Car range, this example was ordered with all the options available on the Cartier Edition, including Lincoln’s best quality leather and a… more»
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1-of-1? 1967 Imperial Crown Convertible
The 1967 Imperial Crown Convertible is a rare classic, but our feature car takes that concept to a higher level. It features an extremely expensive factory option, and may be the only Convertible so equipped. It is a genuine… more»
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Summer Is Coming! 1974 Buick LeSabre Ragtop
The 1974 model year was a tough one for U.S. auto manufacturers. Unless you already had small, fuel-efficient cars in your inventory (remember the gasoline shortages?). Buick was largely focused on bigger cars, although they did have the Nova-inspired… more»
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403 T-Top: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
Some enthusiasts crave a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience, but aren’t drawn to the idea of owning a classic Convertible. This 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ offers an excellent solution, courtesy of its T-Top. It presents extremely well for what is… more»
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BF Auction: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
This 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V is powered by a 400ci V8 paired with a C6 three-speed automatic transmission and was acquired by the seller in New Mexico before being relocated to Illinois in 1996. The car is said… more»
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24K Original Miles: 1989 Maserati Biturbo Cabriolet
The Zagato-designed Maserati Biturbo still rubs me the right way, which is never a good thing. A car known for being somewhat finnicky in the reliability department, the Biturbo was never as bad as it was made out to… more»
